Opinion

Police say the former lieutenant governor killed his wife and then himself on Thursday, a tragic close to a political career that rose fast and then fell hard.

The governor has now acted on bills, and the legislature is set to return to Richmond on April 22 to deal with her vetoes and amendments. Here’s what we’ve learned about the governor in her first session.

Calculations by data journalist G. Elliott Morris show that President Trump’s disapproval rate exceeds his approval rate in 134 Republican-held House districts. Four of those are in Virginia.

The state’s school funding formula does not necessarily reflect the reality of the communities we live in.

The court will hear arguments against the redistricting referendum after the April 21 election, citing a precedent that it can only rule after the votes are cast. At least once it’s said a vote violated the state constitution.

The president of a major state research university isn’t just a college administrator, he or she is a key player in the state’s economy. 

One of the most overlooked points in the argument for a federal single-payer health insurance system is how great it would be for business. A single-payer system would not only give businesses a huge boost in their two most valuable resources — time and money — but also brings many other advantages.

Capitol Square may soon have some vacancies for more statues. Here are some that readers suggested.